GPON in some areas of Maryland.
I have been on GPON in Montgomery County, Maryland for a month or so. I have 150/65 and was told I was one of the latest customers in Germantown, Maryland to receive the upgrade. If you are in this...
View Articlehas everybody been bought off?
I was already 99% sure that both the politicians and the agencies that are supposed to insure service quality to the American consumer (ex PSC) have been bought off by the corporations, but when we...
View ArticleLook at that bill!
I moved about 2 weeks ago into new apt I previously signed up with fios last year. I was even thrown a outlet installation fee in 3 payment forms of 18.33$ for 3 payments. What I am mad the most is...
View Article[Southwest] Fios phone humming sound - ONT voltage issue??
My phone (cordless, 5.8mhz) has a fairly loud hum in the background whenever I make/receive calls. If I plug a spare phone into the test outlet on the ONT, there's no hum. Normally I would assume this...
View Article[Southwest] More FiOS problems
Anyone getting extra slow speeds this evening in Southern California? The way some of the images load while web browsing takes me back to my sub 300k DSL days. I'm on the 75/35 package:
View ArticleUpload Speed Problem with Actiontec MI424WR-GEN3I
This question was posted in an area where the community might not see it as well as here. quote:Hi, I am more than perplexed with this issue and searched the internet and tried many things. In summary...
View ArticleQAM Channel Listing - FIOS Philadelphia/Delaware
After 17 years with Comcast I finally switched to FIOS a few weeks ago. Last night I hooked up a 19 inch LED TV in our bedroom without a set-top box. The QAM tuner works well and picks up a whole bunch...
View ArticleWAN-to-LAN w/ switch in between ONT and 3rd party router?
I recently purchased an ASUS RT-N66U router to replace the Verizon provided Actiontech (MI424WR-GEN3I) router. I plan on implementing the following solution: Replacing the Actiontec (part 3):...
View ArticleFios ONT Power Outlet -- Can I use it and how do I activate?
I have a fios ONT that looks identical to this one. It's an Alcatel Lucent but I can't find a model number [att=1] My ONT is installed in a closet without power. The OPSU is 20 or so feet away and it...
View Article[Northeast] Possible Coaix splitter problem
Currently have PDI 3WMS-5 splitter from Verizon, I think it is going bad, this is a 3 way splitter, balanced, with -6db at each leg and rated 5-1000mhz. I called Verizon and asked for a new splitter,...
View ArticleSetting my second fios router as primary. Will it work?
I currently have Fios phone, tv, and Internet so I don't want to mess up my vod and guide. Im not great at this but i can learn and need some help. Let me explain what I want to do: I currently have a...
View ArticleWhat's your take on the best way to increase wireless speeds
So I did a little bit of searching on this topic earlier, and it seems that someone ran into the same issue as before. What's happening is that when I am on my computer that has the hardwired...
View ArticleFiOS GigE Wireless "N" Router - worth it?
I've been noticing a slowdown of my wireless feed to my TV. When streaming things like netflix, I notice many buffer lags, particularly at night and on weekends. I have heard this could be because of...
View ArticleVerizon's Digital Direct Marketing Program
So much for privacy. Something new to opt out of. Received this e-mail today! Dear Valued Verizon Customer, Verizon participates in a program that helps advertisers provide you with online ads that may...
View Article[Northeast] Lag in League of Legends online video game
I play an online video game called League of Legends and have been experiencing bad lag the last week or so. It's not a problem with their server, millions of people play it and the forum would be...
View ArticleReceived a letter about my router
Let me start with my install configuration: I was installed in 2005. My FiOS install is a pre-FiOS TV install, meaning they ran fiber to the house not the curb, and gave me a D-Link router. So there is...
View Article[Northeast] Verizon FiOS Questions
I have a few questions I hope someone can assist me with. Your guidance and input would be really appreciated. I am located in Nassau County, NY. Im strongly considering going from Cablevision to...
View ArticleIt's 2013, what is the status of IPv6 support on FIOS?
Does anyone know? I was doing some reading about Comcast's roll-out of IPv6 support in their forum, and was fairly impressed. I love to try out new technology, but I like FIOS better than Comcast, so...
View ArticleI updated my FIOS router
I just received the new MI424WR GigE Verizon router. It's a major step up in wireless performance and stability. It runs cooler, too. Note: I've had 2 previous routers overheat and shut down. If you...
View ArticleWhich cable/internet/phone package should I use?
I have a cable/internet/phone package for 20mb/s. I have three laptops, one wired computer pc, a wifi blueray player, an xbox that also uses wifi, and I'm planning on getting a smart tv. I'm not sure...
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